For nearly 60 years the Westinghouse Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) has been a vital player in the energy industry. Launched in 1968, CFFF produces nuclear fuel used to generate about 10% of the electricity in the United States.
Located in Hopkins, South Carolina near the state capital city of Columbia, the CFFF is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the world. The local Westinghouse team supports onsite fuel manufacturing facilities, product engineering and advanced testing laboratories, as well as fuel marketing and contract administration. The campus covers 1,155-acres and contains 550,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space.
From our beginning, when the first fuel components were produced and shipped from CFFF, we have created a legacy of quality performance and products. Westinghouse remains committed to delivering high-quality nuclear fuel solutions while meeting the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and community transparency.
In 2023, Westinghouse announced the creation of a Center of Excellence for Low Enriched Uranium Plus (LEU+) fuel at CFFF to deliver nuclear fuel with uranium enriched above the traditional limit of 5%.
In 2026, construction of a state-of-the-art LEU+ plant started at the CFFF and is expected to be operational in 2030 with a total investment of nearly $1 billion. Learn more here.
While we play a vital role in our world’s energy needs, we are also driven to be active, supportive members of our local community. We have a long history of giving back to the Lower Richland County community. CFFF donated more than $200,000 in 2025.
For over a century, Westinghouse has worked to create a positive impact on the environment, our employees and the communities we serve. Learn about the significant progress we have made in our journey of embedding sustainability in our everyday strategy and creating a culture where our employees are proud of the work that supports a better tomorrow.
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